plurality

/plʊˈɹæləti/noun
High School
1

The state of being plural.

2

The holding of multiple benefices.

3

A state of being numerous.

4

A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.

5

A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.

6

A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.

7

A group of many entities: a large number.

8

A group composed of more than one entity.

9

Polygamy.

10

Synonym of multiplicity (“the condition whereby a person displays or experiences multiple distinct personalities or selves in one body”).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing